Dyed Textured Polyester Poplin Fabric from China
This is a dyed woven poplin fabric made from 100% textured polyester filaments, exceeding 85% polyester content by weight. It falls under HTS 5407.52.20 as it is a dyed 'other' woven fabric of textured polyester filaments, not specifically classified as sheeting or printcloth per chapter notes. Primarily used for lightweight apparel like shirts.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content exceeds 85% textured polyester via lab testing; provide mill certificates to avoid reclassification
• Ensure dyeing process documentation complies with Colorfastness standards to prevent CBP holds